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Kei aku rangatira o Ngāi Tahu, tēnā koutou. Nāu rā te karanga, kia haramai ahau, i tēnei rā o Waitangi. Nāu anō te tino mōhio, ki te manaaki tangata. Nā reira aku mihi nui. Tēnā koutou katoa. I wish to specifically acknowledge: the Right Honourable…

This Waitangi Day, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were warmly welcomed by Ngāi Tahu to Ōnuku Marae on the beautiful Banks Peninsula – the historic site where Ngāi Tahu rangatira, Iwihau and Hone Tīkao, signed the seventh sheet of Te Tiriti o Waitangi on 30th…

For their final engagement in Northland, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted members of the Diplomatic Corps for a luncheon in Kororāreka today. This occasion is an opportunity for heads of mission representing countries from around the world to learn more…

Kei aku rangatira e pai nei, tēnā koutou. Nau mai haere mai ki Kororāreka. Kia ora tātou katoa. I’d like to specifically acknowledge: His Excellency Mr Alfredo Rogerio Pérez Bravo, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps; Mr Bede Corry, Chief Executive of the…

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This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended a meeting of the Waitangi National Trust Board at the Treaty Grounds. The Waitangi National Trust Board consists of members with historic links to the Treaty Grounds, and are responsible for administering…

Toitū Kāhui tangata Ka Haea te ata, ka Hāpara te ata Ka korokī te manu Ka wairori te kutu Ko te ata nui, ka horaina Ka Taki te umere, He po, he po, he ao ka awatea. E koro, ….Matiu, Kua tatū mai ō rahi ki te whakanui i te kaupapa o te rā, arā , Te…

Tonight Dame Cindy opened a landmark exhibition, He Kura Toi Tangata at Te Kōngahu Waitangi Museum, which honours 50 years of work by the Waitangi Tribunal. The Tribunal was established in 1975 to enable Maori to lodge claims concerning breaches of their…

Mai i te kore, ki te pō, ki te ao marama, ko te ara o te tika, ko te ara o te pono tēnā e kōkiri mō te whakatipuranga ō āpōpō. He aha tēnā o ngā oāti e whakapono atu nei e tatou, e te iwi. Hākoa te kaupapa e pikau atu nei, me kawe i roto i te aroha, i te…

This afternoon, Dame Cindy and the Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Garin Golding were treated to a rousing powhiri at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Dame Cindy reflected on the complex legacy of the Grounds, the role it has played in growing the relationship…

Tonight Dame Cindy and Dr Davies joined members of the National Iwi Chairs Forum at a barbeque in Waitangi, where the Forum is holding one of its annual meetings. For more photos, click here: Iwi Chairs barbeque media gallery .

In Tāmaki Makaurau today, Dame Cindy accepted the letters of credence for six new diplomatic heads of mission to New Zealand. Welcome to HE Sheikh Sabah Naser Humoud Almalik Alsabah, Ambassador of Kuwait; HE Mr Alon Roth-Snir, Ambassador of Israel; HE Mr…

To commemorate Auckland Anniversary Day, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies joined members of the Royal New Zealand Navy and the Auckland Anniversary Regatta for a luncheon at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, in honour of the iconic Auckland event. The Auckland…

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This afternoon at Government House Auckland, Dame Cindy authorised the appointment of Mr James Meager to the Executive Council. Mr Meager was joined by colleagues and supporters for the very special ceremony, and will be appointed to his new ministerial…

The first Wellington Government House was Colonel William Wakefield's villa, near the main steps of Parliament Buildings. The first Government House, Wellington   Although this residence was taken for use as a hospital for a time in 1848 after a severe…

Before bidding the Chathams farewell, Dame Cindy and Doctor Davies found time to go to Ohira Bay on the northwest coast of Rekohu to see a unique geological feature of the island. The bay is ringed with extraordinarily uniform basalt columns, forged by…

The first call today was to Kōpinga Marae, where Dame Cindy and Dr Davies were welcomed by Ricki Hapi and Moriori elders. The marae is the centre of the revival of Te Re Moriori, cultural practices and traditions, and promotes the Moriori message of peace…

Manawareka tch mauriora   It is such a great privilege for Richard and me to come to Kopinga. Thank you so much for inviting us to be here today – and for taking us to see the rakau momori and for sharing your knowledge with us. I appreciate what this…

  Kioranga Nau mai haere mai     Welcome everyone to today’s lunch. Thank you for coming. We are so pleased to return some of the wonderful hospitality we have received here.  I specifically acknowledge:   Her Worship Monique Croon Ricki Hapi Ward Kamo…

Dame Cindy and Dr Davies are in Rēkohu/the Chatham Islands for a two-day visit. This morning's weather was perfect for the powhiri at Whakamaharatanga Marae, hosted by representatives of Ngati Mutunga and Hokotehi Moriori Trust. Their Excellencies then…